GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The city of Grand Rapids has recently introduced Veo as its micromobility vendor, raising concerns of affordability for daily users of e-bikes and scooters.
Since 2022, Grand Rapids has utilized Lime as its sole micromobility vendor, but introduced its replacement, Veo, this week. City officials said that affordability was a “huge” component in making the switch, but users of the electric vehicles have their doubts, claiming that the change has become more expensive.
Grand Rapids swaps Lime for more affordable Veo e-bikes
News 8’s Duncan Maclean took to the streets of Grand Rapids in a new Veo scooter to see for himself the difference in price, comparing it to a ride with Lime from earlier this summer.
In June, a 0.9-mile, nearly nine-minute ride with Lime cost $4.49, including a $1 activation fee and tax…